User Guide
2.1 Computer Speaker System
NS-3698
Insignia NS-3698
2.1 Computer
Speaker System
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting up your speaker system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
One-year limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-3698
represents the state of the art in computer
speaker system design and is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
Important safety information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution—To reduce the risk of electric shock, so not
remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated,
dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Caution
To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to
the wide slot on the power outlet, then fully insert.
1 Read instructions carefully—All safety and
operating instructions should be read before
this device is operated.
2 Retain instructions—The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3 Heed warnings—All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow instructions—All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5 Cleaning—Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth
for cleaning.
6 Attachments—Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and moisture—Do not use this
product near water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8 Accessories—Do not place this
product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer. A product and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
9 Ventilation—Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product, and
to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. Do
not block the openings by placing this product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be installed in a
built-in installation such a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer instructions have been
adhered to.
10 Power sources—This product should be
operated only from the type of power sources
indicated on the electrical nameplate. If you
are not sure of the type of the power supply
to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power or
other sources, refer to the operation
instructions.
11 Grounding and polarization—This product
may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
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Alternate warnings—This product may be
equipped with a three-wire grounding-type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12 Power cord protection—Power supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the product.
13 Outdoor antenna grounding—If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to your
TV, make sure that the antenna or cable
system is grounded to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70,
provides information with respect to correct
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of the
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
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1 Electric service equipment
2 Power service grounding electrode
system
3Ground clamps
4 Grounding conductors
5 Antenna discharge unit
6Grounding clamp
7 Antenna lead-in wire
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14 Power lines—An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
15 Lighting precaution—For added protection
for this product during a lighting storm or
when it is left unattended for a long period of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to this product due to
lighting and power line surges.
16 Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
17 Object and liquid entry—Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on this product.
18 Servicing—Do not attempt to service this
product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19 Damage requiring service—Unplug this
product from the power outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
• When the power supply cord or plug is
damaged or frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
• If the product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions
because incorrect adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates a
need for service.
20 Replacement parts—When replacement
parts are required, make sure that the
service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, personal injury, or other
hazards.
21 Safety check—After completing any service
or repair to this device, ask the service
technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the product is in correct
operating condition.
22 Heat—The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
23 Power disconnect—The main plug is used
as the disconnect device. It shall remain
readily accessible.
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Features
This three-piece computer speaker system is
designed to deliver superior audio performance
to a computer, iPod®, MP3 player, DVD player, or
other portable audio device. The system offers
high-efficient, long-excursion drivers combined
with a low distortion, high-powered amplifier that
provides deep bass with clarity and greater
dynamic range.
Right speaker
Setting up your speaker system
Package contents
• Satellite speakers (2)
• Subwoofer
•Cable
• MP3 cradle
•User Guide
Positioning your speaker system
To position the speaker system:
1 Place the speakers on opposite sides of the
device they are connected to and as far apart
as possible.
Speaker
Speaker
# Component Description
1 Auxiliary input Connect an external device,
such as a computer, iPod,
MP3 player, or DVD player,
to this jack.
2 bass vol Rotate this control to adjust
the bass.
3 On/Off Press this button to turn the
speakers on or off.
4 master vol Rotate this control to adjust
the overall volume.
5 Headphone jack Plug headphones into this
jack. When headphones are
connected, the sound from
the speakers is muted.
Subwoofer
2 Place the subwoofer on the floor near a wall.
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Connecting to a computer
To connect to a computer:
1 Make sure that the computer and your
speaker system are turned off and unplugged
from the power outlet.
2 Plug the cable with the green plug on the
right speaker into the audio out jack on the
computer (this jack is usually green).
Audio out jack
3 Plug the cable with the red plug on the right
speaker into the jack on the subwoofer.
Subwoofer jack
Green plug
3 Plug the cable with the red plug on the right
speaker into the jack on the subwoofer.
Subwoofer jack
Green plug
Power outlet
4 Plug the power cord on the subwoofer into a
power outlet.
5 Turn on the CD, DVD, or MP3 player and your
speaker system.
Connecting to a gaming system
A 2-Male/1-Female “Y” adapter cable (not
included) is needed to connect your speakers to
a gaming system.
To connect to a gaming system:
1 Make sure that the gaming system and your
speaker system are turned off and unplugged
from the power outlet.
2 Plug the red and white connectors on the “Y”
adapter cable (not included) into the
matching jacks on the gaming system.
Power outlet
4 Plug the power cord on the subwoofer into a
power outlet.
5 Turn on the computer and your speaker
system.
Connecting to a CD, DVD, or MP3 player
To connect to a CD, DVD, or MP3 player:
1 Make sure that the CD, DVD, or MP3 player
and your speaker system are turned off and
unplugged from the power outlet.
2 Plug the cable with the green plug on the
right speaker into the headphone jack on the
CD, DVD, or MP3 player.
Green plug
White
Red
Green
3 Plug the green connector on the speaker
cable into the green connector on the “Y”
adapter cable.
4 Plug the cable with the red plug on the right
speaker into the jack on the subwoofer.
Subwoofer jack
Green plug
Power outlet
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5 Plug the power cord on the subwoofer into a
power outlet.
6 Turn on the gaming system and your speaker
system.
Connecting to a second audio device
The auxiliary input jack lets you connect a
second device, such as an iPod. When a device
is connected to this jack, the audio from the
secondary device overrides the audio from the
device connected to the back of the right
speaker.
A 3.5 mm audio cable (included) is needed to
connect your speakers to second audio device.
To connect to a second audio device:
1 Make sure that the second audio device and
your speaker system are turned off and
unplugged from the power outlet.
2 Plug a 3.5 mm audio cable into the
headphone jack on the second device.
Headphone
Auxiliary input
3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
auxiliary input jack on the right speaker.
4 Plug the power cord on the subwoofer into a
power outlet.
5 Turn on the second audio device and your
speaker system.
Note
If you connect an iPod, you can use the iPod
cradle to support the iPod and make it easy to use.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Speaker system will not
turn on.
Speaker system does
not produce sound.
Sound is distorted. • Adjust the master volume
• Press the On/Off button on
the right speaker. When
your speaker system is
turned on, the power LED
lights blue.
• Make sure that the power
cord is connected to a
power outlet.
• Test the power outlet to
make sure that it is
supplying power.
• Press the On/Off button on
the right speaker. When
your speaker system is
turned on, the power LED
lights blue.
• Make sure that the power
cord is connected to a
power outlet.
• Test the power outlet to
make sure that it is
supplying power.
• Make sure that you have
connected the speakers
correctly. For more
information, see “Setting
up your speaker system”
on page 3.
• Try connecting your
speaker system to another
audio device. If your
speaker system produces
sound, the problem is with
the audio device you
connected to.
control to the ¼ or ½ level.
• If your speaker system is
connected to a computer,
adjust the computer’s
master volume level to the
middle level, then adjust
the master volume control
on your speaker system.
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Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation of this product is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for
help.
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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One-year limited warranty
Insignia Products (“Insignia”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new NS-3698 (“Product”), that the Product
shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer
of Insignia brand products and packaged with this warranty
statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished
Product. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of a
defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms
of this warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date
you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on
the receipt you received with the Product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store
personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the
Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product
at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or
parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty
become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you.
If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty
Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges.
This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if
you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take
your original receipt and the Product to the store you
purchased it from. Make sure that you place the Product in
its original packaging or packaging that provides the same
amount of protection as the original packaging. If you
purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your
original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the
web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging.
To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a
screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents
will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will
have an Insignia-approved repair person dispatched to your
home.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the
product in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
• Installation
• Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
• Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
• Negligence
• Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the
antenna
• Plasma display panel damaged by static (non-moving)
images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
This warranty also does not cover:
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Insignia to service the Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory applied serial number has
been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF
USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST
PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL
APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES,
PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.
Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289
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Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
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All rights reserved. INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Registered in some countries.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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